1840 West 17th Street, Chicago
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Quick answers
- Does 1840 West 17th Street have open permits or code violations?
- Chicago Department of Buildings lists 9 permits, 3 not closed, and 7 violations, 7 open.
- What is the 2026 conforming loan limit in Cook County?
- $832,750 for a single-unit home, per FHFA. Larger loans are jumbo loans.
- Is radon a problem here?
- EPA radon zone 2, moderate potential.
- What natural disasters is 1840 West 17th Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively moderate overall, with elevated tornado and heat wave risk.
Permits and code violations
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 7 open violations.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Aug 2026Active
Spr 2019 cbrc: revision to permit #100969052 to revise to be removed from scope: proposed 2 car concrete block garage with a roof deck and steel access stair and concrete stair. the existing concrete parking pad to remain. existing a2-multi-family. no change in occupancy nor building use. pin # 17-19-401-018-0000 **certified plans corrections: conditional permit subject to field inspections
- Permit – express permit program Feb 2026Complete
For permit 100969052: replacement general contractor. replacement plumbing contractor. replacement electrical contractor. replacement other contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jun 2024Active
Spr 2019 cbc proposed 3rd story addition, 3 story rear steel porch, 2 car garage w/roof deck, and internal renovations at an existing 2 story/4 unit residence w/basement, per plans. **certified plans corrections: conditional permit subject to field inspections **
- Permit - easy permit process Feb 2023
Tuckpointing - no structural work - 600 sqft
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jun 2022Complete
Replace existing rear open porch with new steel porch. replace existing front stairs to basement and platform landing with stairs-per plans.
- Permit – express permit program Jul 2017Complete
Low voltage wiring
- Permit - renovation/alteration May 2017Complete
Revision to porch under permit #100688136.
- Permit - renovation/alteration May 2017Complete
Convert 3 story building from 3 du's to 4 du's adding new dwelling unit in the basement, new metal stairs with wood deck. as per plans.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Aug 2016Complete
Convert from 2du's into 3du's third floor du addition, interior alterations, duplexing first floor with basement, new open wood deck.
Chicago Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Highest for this area: tornado, heat wave, cold wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
9 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: National Waste Services, 1956 South 17th St. (700 ft), open. 3 still open. Ask whether groundwater or soil vapor testing was done.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Toxic release facility
700 ft
Empire Hard Chrome Inc and 13 more within a mile. Reports chemical releases to air, water or land to EPA each year.
EPA Toxics Release Inventory
Radon potential
Moderate
Average indoor levels of 2 to 4 pCi/L. EPA still suggests testing ground-floor and basement units.
EPA and USGS Geologic Radon Potential Map
Nearest public schools
650 ft
Orozco Elem Fine Arts & Sciences (650 ft), Acero Chtr - Bartolome de las (1,350 ft), Cooper Elem Dual Language Academy (1,700 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
6.4 mi
Chicago Midway (MDW). Aircraft may be audible under approach paths.
FAA large-hub airports
Sinkhole-prone ground
Limestone karst
The bedrock here (dolostone (dolomite), Silurian) can dissolve and open sinkholes. Ask for a geotechnical report and check whether sinkhole coverage is in the insurance policy.
USGS Karst in the United States (OFR 2014-1156)
Conforming loan limit 2026
$832,750
Cook County. Mortgages up to this amount qualify for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac pricing. Above it, the loan is a jumbo with stricter terms.
FHFA Conforming Loan Limit Values, one-unit
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